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Hands-on review: Gamesir Aimlabs G7 Pro 8K PC wireless esports controller
Gaming

Hands-on review: Gamesir Aimlabs G7 Pro 8K PC wireless esports controller

Serious PC gamers get low-latency wireless play and 8,000Hz polling, plus custom thumbsticks and a charging dock in this Xbox-style pad.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Last month

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Hands-on review: Gamesir G7 Pro Tri-Mode Dragon's Dogma 2 Limited Edition game controller
Gaming

Hands-on review: Gamesir G7 Pro Tri-Mode Dragon's Dogma 2 Limited Edition game controller

Wireless play on PC and mobile is flexible, but Xbox users must stay wired if they want the Gamesir G7 Pro to work properly.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Last week
Game review: Star Fox (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Star Fox (Switch 2)

Replay value and new battle modes soften concerns over a two-hour campaign in Nintendo's latest Star Fox remake for Switch 2.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • This month
Hands-on review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni wireless gaming headset
Gaming

Hands-on review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni wireless gaming headset

Multi-device gamers get rare cross-platform freedom, swappable batteries and active noise cancelling, but the price sits at AUD $800.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Last month
Game review: The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales (Switch 2)

Real-time combat and time-travel exploration set Square Enix's 2D-HD RPG apart from its turn-based peers, with boss fights the main snag.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Last month
Amazon Prime Day cuts prices on gaming & audio gear
Gaming

Amazon Prime Day cuts prices on gaming & audio gear

Price cuts of up to 50% on controllers, soundbars and projectors are drawing shoppers to Prime Day bargains across the UK and US.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Game review: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (Switch 2)

Switch 2 players can finally play the acclaimed JRPG, though the port runs at 30fps and with noticeably softer visuals than on PS5.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Last month
Belkin expands Nintendo Switch 2 accessories in Australia
Gaming

Belkin expands Nintendo Switch 2 accessories in Australia

Nintendo Switch 2 players in Australia and New Zealand get portable power and carry options as Belkin broadens its gaming range.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Game review: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Nintendo Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book (Nintendo Switch 2)

Players may find the Switch 2 exclusive too easy, but its hand-drawn look and animal abilities make exploration the main draw.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
Game review: Nitro Gen Omega (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Nitro Gen Omega (Xbox Series X)

Permanent deaths raise the stakes in this anime-inspired tactical RPG, where one lost pilot can cripple your mech and force a costly replacement.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Switch 2)

Switch 2 owners get a cinematic Indiana Jones adventure that largely holds up on portable hardware despite a 30fps cap and awkward camera shifts.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026
Hands-on review: D-Link 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station DUF-E01
Gaming

Hands-on review: D-Link 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station DUF-E01

A £599.99 dock could spare laptop users from juggling dongles, with enough ports and power to turn portable devices into desktops.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Game review: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Switch 2)

A comedy-filled island of custom Miis and odd romances gives players 30 hours of laughs, even if the cutscenes grow repetitive.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Sat, 25th Apr 2026
Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 650 Wireless Gaming Headset
Gaming

Hands-on review: JBL Quantum 650 Wireless Gaming Headset

The modular headset pairs with PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch 2, while delivering 45 hours of battery life and replaceable parts.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Turtle Beach launches Super Mario Switch 2 controllers
Gaming

Turtle Beach launches Super Mario Switch 2 controllers

Nintendo Switch 2 players will soon get more character-themed options as Turtle Beach broadens its officially licensed controller range worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Has AAA gaming left portable too late?
Gaming

Has AAA gaming left portable too late?

AAA studios risk missing the portable boom as hybrid consoles, handheld PCs and cloud services reshape where players spend their time and money.

By Kevin Janzen • 6 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Game review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park (Switch 2)
Gaming

Game review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park (Switch 2)

Nintendo’s Switch 2 update adds 4K visuals, smoother 60fps play and new Bellabel Park modes that broaden the base game’s appeal.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026

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